Fort Valley, GA

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Fort Valley Overview

8,821
TOTAL POPULATION
4,331
MALE POPULATION
4,490
FEMALE POPULATION
96.46
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.67
FEMALES / 100 MALES
30.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$23,406
PER CAPITA INCOME
$49,643
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$31,807
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
50.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
49.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,600
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,603
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
48.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Fort Valley Zip Codes

Fort Valley Area Codes

Race in Fort Valley

The most populous races in Fort Valley are Black / African American (6,191 | 70.2%), White / Caucasian (2,062 | 23.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (727 | 8.2%).
Race in Fort Valley
Race# Population% Population
Asian260.3%
Black / African American6,19170.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino7278.2%
Native / Alaskan180.2%
White / Caucasian2,06223.4%
Two or more Races3293.7%
Some other Race1952.2%
Total8,821100.0%

Ancestry in Fort Valley

The most populous ancestries reported in Fort Valley are American (1,011 | 11.5%), Mexican (661 | 7.5%), Subsaharan African (179 | 2.0%), Irish (172 | 1.9%), and English (132 | 1.5%), together accounting for 24.4% of all Fort Valley residents.
Ancestry in Fort Valley
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1261.4%
American1,01111.5%
Austrian10.0%
British120.1%
British West Indian80.1%
Central American380.4%
Colombian70.1%
Dominican60.1%
Dutch50.1%
English1321.5%
European450.5%
French190.2%
German1201.4%
Guatemalan20.0%
Guyanese50.1%
Indian (Asian)140.2%
Irish1721.9%
Italian450.5%
Jamaican20.0%
Korean200.2%
Mexican6617.5%
Nigerian120.1%
Norwegian150.2%
Panamanian80.1%
Peruvian60.1%
Polish280.3%
Portuguese50.1%
Salvadoran280.3%
Scotch-Irish140.2%
Scottish140.2%
Senegalese70.1%
South American130.2%
Subsaharan African1792.0%
Swedish140.2%
Thai60.1%
Ugandan290.3%
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Immigrants in Fort Valley

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Fort Valley came from Central America (398 | 4.5%), Latin America (398 | 4.5%), Mexico (392 | 4.4%), Canada (68 | 0.8%), and Africa (47 | 0.5%), together accounting for 14.8% of all Fort Valley residents.
Immigrants in Fort Valley
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa470.5%
Asia70.1%
Canada680.8%
Central America3984.5%
China70.1%
Eastern Africa290.3%
Eastern Asia70.1%
El Salvador40.1%
England140.2%
Europe260.3%
Germany120.1%
Guatemala20.0%
Latin America3984.5%
Mexico3924.4%
Nigeria110.1%
Northern Europe140.2%
Senegal70.1%
Uganda290.3%
Western Africa180.2%
Western Europe120.1%
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Sex and Age in Fort Valley

Sex and Age in Fort Valley

The most populous age groups in Fort Valley are 20 to 24 Years (625 | 14.4%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (754 | 16.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Fort Valley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years299 (6.9%)231 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Years136 (3.1%)196 (4.4%)
10 to 14 Years222 (5.1%)268 (6.0%)
15 to 19 Years589 (13.6%)754 (16.8%)
20 to 24 Years625 (14.4%)557 (12.4%)
25 to 29 Years237 (5.5%)130 (2.9%)
30 to 34 Years359 (8.3%)366 (8.2%)
35 to 39 Years262 (6.0%)238 (5.3%)
40 to 44 Years282 (6.5%)204 (4.5%)
45 to 49 Years41 (0.9%)155 (3.5%)
50 to 54 Years213 (4.9%)178 (4.0%)
55 to 59 Years211 (4.9%)138 (3.1%)
60 to 64 Years193 (4.5%)448 (10.0%)
65 to 69 Years319 (7.4%)155 (3.5%)
70 to 74 Years182 (4.2%)162 (3.6%)
75 to 79 Years69 (1.6%)124 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years74 (1.7%)80 (1.8%)
85 Years and over18 (0.4%)106 (2.4%)
Total4,331 (100.0%)4,490 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Fort Valley

Median Family Size in Fort Valley

The median family size in Fort Valley is 3.09 persons per family, with single female/mother families (772 | 41.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.46 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (347 | 18.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.68 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Fort Valley
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple759 (40.4%)2.91
Single Male/Father347 (18.5%)2.68
Single Female/Mother772 (41.1%)3.46
Total Families1,878 (100.0%)3.09

Median Household Size in Fort Valley

The median household size in Fort Valley is 2.35 persons per household, with single female/mother households (772 | 24.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.53 persons per household. non-family households (1,240 | 39.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.08 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Fort Valley
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple759 (24.3%)2.94
Single Male/Father347 (11.1%)2.97
Single Female/Mother772 (24.8%)3.53
Non-family1,240 (39.8%)1.08
Total Households3,118 (100.0%)2.35

Household Size by Marriage Status in Fort Valley

Out of a total of 3,118 households in Fort Valley, 1,878 (60.2%) are family households, while 1,240 (39.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 778, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,192.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Fort Valley
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,192 (38.2%)
2-Person Households778 (24.9%)15 (0.5%)
3-Person Households606 (19.4%)33 (1.1%)
4-Person Households285 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households119 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households66 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households24 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,878 (60.2%)1,240 (39.8%)

Female Fertility in Fort Valley

Fertility by Age in Fort Valley

Average fertility rate in Fort Valley is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 72.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 67.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Fort Valley
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years36 (32.1%)48.0
20 to 34 years76 (67.9%)72.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total112 (100.0%)46.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fort Valley

9.8% of women with births (112) in Fort Valley are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 85.5% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fort Valley
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years11 (14.5%)65 (85.5%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (9.8%)101 (90.2%)

Fertility by Education in Fort Valley

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Fort Valley
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma36 (32.1%)60.0
College or Associate's Degree76 (67.9%)60.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total112 (100.0%)46.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fort Valley

90.2% of women with births in Fort Valley are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 14.5% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fort Valley
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)36 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree11 (14.5%)65 (85.5%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (9.8%)101 (90.2%)

Income in Fort Valley

Income Overview in Fort Valley

Per Capita Income in Fort Valley is $23,406, while median incomes of families and households are $49,643 and $31,807 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income8,821$23,406
Median Family Income1,878$49,643
Mean Family Income1,878$66,954
Median Household Income3,118$31,807
Mean Household Income3,118$55,305
Income Deficit1,878$12,600
Wage / Income Gap (%)8,82150.48%
Wage / Income Gap ($)8,82149.52¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index8,8210.53

Earnings by Sex in Fort Valley

Average Earnings in Fort Valley are $29,041, $40,990 for men and $20,298 for women, a difference of 50.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Fort Valley
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,939 (52.0%)$40,990
Female1,792 (48.0%)$20,298
Total3,731 (100.0%)$29,041

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fort Valley

The most common earnings brackets in Fort Valley are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (446 | 23.0%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (238 | 13.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fort Valley
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less124 (6.4%)210 (11.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99965 (3.4%)137 (7.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49984 (4.3%)162 (9.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99948 (2.5%)124 (6.9%)
$10,000 to $12,49935 (1.8%)87 (4.9%)
$12,500 to $14,99921 (1.1%)69 (3.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49932 (1.7%)9 (0.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99994 (4.9%)88 (4.9%)
$20,000 to $22,49977 (4.0%)84 (4.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99929 (1.5%)109 (6.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999215 (11.1%)40 (2.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99941 (2.1%)238 (13.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99976 (3.9%)69 (3.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99989 (4.6%)34 (1.9%)
$45,000 to $49,999197 (10.2%)31 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99942 (2.2%)49 (2.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999446 (23.0%)35 (1.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99987 (4.5%)50 (2.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99941 (2.1%)153 (8.5%)
$100,000+96 (5.0%)14 (0.8%)
Total1,939 (100.0%)1,792 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fort Valley

Average earnings in Fort Valley are $48,517 for men and $30,759 for women, a difference of 36.6%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $55,909, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $45,994. Women with an educational attainment of less than high school earn the most with the average annual earnings of $46,731, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $11,392.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fort Valley
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$55,336$11,392
College or Associate's Degree$45,994$31,118
Bachelor's Degree$55,909$33,500
Graduate Degree--
Total$48,517$30,759

Family Income in Fort Valley

Family Income Brackets in Fort Valley

According to the Fort Valley family income data, there are 411 families falling into the less than $10,000 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.9% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 54 families (2.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Fort Valley
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00041121.9%
$10,000 to $14,999563.0%
$15,000 to $24,99920711.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991317.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991457.7%
$50,000 to $74,99932517.3%
$75,000 to $99,9991035.5%
$100,000 to $149,99936419.4%
$150,000 to $199,999542.9%
$200,000+814.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fort Valley

4-person families (265 | 14.1%) account for the highest median family income in Fort Valley with $49,572 per family, while 2-person families (880 | 46.9%) have the highest median income of $24,782 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fort Valley
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families880 (46.9%)$49,565
3-Person Families524 (27.9%)$0
4-Person Families265 (14.1%)$49,572
5-Person Families158 (8.4%)$0
6-Person Families27 (1.4%)$0
7+ Person Families24 (1.3%)$0
Total1,878 (100.0%)$49,643

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fort Valley

The median family income in Fort Valley is $49,643, with families comprising 3+ earners (110) having the highest median family income of $142,188, while families with no earners (514) have the lowest median family income of $8,902, accounting for 5.9% and 27.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Fort Valley
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners514 (27.4%)$8,902
1 Earner585 (31.1%)$30,461
2 Earners669 (35.6%)$107,750
3+ Earners110 (5.9%)$142,188
Total1,878 (100.0%)$49,643

Household Income in Fort Valley

Household Income Brackets in Fort Valley

With 589 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Fort Valley, accounting for 18.9% of all households. In contrast, only 81 households (2.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Fort Valley
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00058918.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991063.4%
$15,000 to $24,99958018.6%
$25,000 to $34,99935211.3%
$35,000 to $49,9992156.9%
$50,000 to $74,99956418.1%
$75,000 to $99,9991374.4%
$100,000 to $149,99939912.8%
$150,000 to $199,999943.0%
$200,000+812.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Fort Valley

The median household income in Fort Valley is $31,807, with the highest median household income of $49,776 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,139 households (36.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 61 households (2.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Fort Valley
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years61 (2.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years1,139 (36.5%)$49,776
45 to 64 Years936 (30.0%)$31,425
65+ Years982 (31.5%)$27,813
Total3,118 (100.0%)$31,807

Poverty in Fort Valley

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Valley

With 29.8% poverty level for males and 41.8% for females among the residents of Fort Valley, 15 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 22 males (100.0%) and 225 females (96.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Valley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years190 (63.5%)55 (23.8%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)38 (54.3%)
6 to 11 Years115 (63.5%)225 (96.2%)
12 to 14 Years70 (56.9%)83 (54.2%)
15 Years22 (100.0%)59 (93.6%)
16 and 17 Years43 (42.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years193 (37.1%)131 (38.1%)
25 to 34 Years63 (10.6%)278 (56.9%)
35 to 44 Years149 (27.4%)244 (55.2%)
45 to 54 Years103 (41.5%)44 (13.2%)
55 to 64 Years92 (22.8%)181 (31.1%)
65 to 74 Years49 (9.8%)119 (38.5%)
75 Years and over29 (18.0%)36 (12.5%)
Total1,118 (29.8%)1,493 (41.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Valley

According to the poverty statistics in Fort Valley, males aged 5 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fort Valley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years109 (36.4%)176 (76.2%)
5 Years54 (100.0%)32 (45.7%)
6 to 11 Years66 (36.5%)9 (3.8%)
12 to 14 Years53 (43.1%)70 (45.8%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)4 (6.4%)
16 and 17 Years58 (57.4%)32 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years327 (62.9%)213 (61.9%)
25 to 34 Years533 (89.4%)211 (43.1%)
35 to 44 Years395 (72.6%)198 (44.8%)
45 to 54 Years145 (58.5%)289 (86.8%)
55 to 64 Years312 (77.2%)400 (68.9%)
65 to 74 Years452 (90.2%)190 (61.5%)
75 Years and over132 (82.0%)252 (87.5%)
Total2,636 (70.2%)2,076 (58.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fort Valley

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Fort Valley show that 4.5% or 34 of the total 759 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 4.6%, comprising of 21 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fort Valley
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children431 (95.4%)21 (4.6%)
1 or 2 Children281 (95.6%)13 (4.4%)
3 or 4 Children13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total725 (95.5%)34 (4.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fort Valley

According to the poverty data in Fort Valley, 49.3% or 171 single-father households and 60.4% or 466 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 171 households (65.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 133 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fort Valley
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children171 (65.5%)38 (26.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)268 (57.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)133 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Total171 (49.3%)466 (60.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fort Valley

The poverty data for Fort Valley shows that 34 of the married-couple family households (4.5%) and 637 of the single-parent households (56.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (4.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 133 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fort Valley
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children21 (4.6%)209 (51.9%)
1 or 2 Children13 (4.4%)268 (48.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)133 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Total34 (4.5%)637 (56.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Fort Valley

Employment by Class of Employer in Fort Valley

Among the 3,147 employed individuals in Fort Valley, private company employees (2,432 | 77.3%), state government employees (227 | 7.2%), and local government employees (128 | 4.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Fort Valley
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,43277.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)481.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1133.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations1163.7%
Local Government Employees1284.1%
State Government Employees2277.2%
Federal Government Employees832.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total3,147100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Fort Valley

According to the labor force statistics for Fort Valley, out of the total population over 16 years of age (7,384), 48.8% or 3,603 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.4% or 339 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 76.0% or 551 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 35.5% or 134 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Fort Valley
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years377 (30.0%)134 (35.5%)
20 to 24 Years498 (42.1%)32 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years219 (59.7%)70 (32.0%)
30 to 34 Years551 (76.0%)14 (2.5%)
35 to 44 Years749 (76.0%)67 (8.9%)
45 to 54 Years363 (61.8%)13 (3.6%)
55 to 59 Years192 (55.0%)9 (4.7%)
60 to 64 Years385 (60.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years267 (32.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,603 (48.8%)339 (9.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fort Valley

According to labor force statistics for Fort Valley, 67.3% of individuals (2,460) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,655) are in the labor force, with 7.0% or 172 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 77.3% or 520 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 19.4% or 88 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fort Valley
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School454 (63.7%)138 (19.4%)
High School Diploma582 (54.0%)44 (4.1%)
College / Associate Degree903 (75.8%)81 (6.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher520 (77.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,460 (67.3%)256 (7.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Fort Valley

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fort Valley are Community & Social Service (339 | 10.4%), Education Instruction & Library (287 | 8.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (112 | 3.4%), Health Technologists (92 | 2.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (76 | 2.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Fort Valley

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fort Valley, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Fort Valley
OccupationMaleFemale
Management26 (59.1%)18 (40.9%)
Business & Financial32 (64.0%)18 (36.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science76 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 49 (14.4%)290 (85.6%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library49 (17.1%)238 (82.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)112 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)92 (100.0%)
Total (Category)183 (29.5%)438 (70.5%)
Total (Overall)1,731 (53.0%)1,536 (47.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Fort Valley are Food Preparation & Serving (304 | 9.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (175 | 5.4%), Healthcare Support (55 | 1.7%), Security & Protection (54 | 1.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (40 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Fort Valley

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Fort Valley, the most male-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (54.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (54.3%), and Food Preparation & Serving (45.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Security & Protection (100.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Fort Valley
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)55 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)40 (100.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving138 (45.4%)166 (54.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance95 (54.3%)80 (45.7%)
Personal Care & Service17 (54.8%)14 (45.2%)
Total (Category)250 (40.4%)369 (59.6%)
Total (Overall)1,731 (53.0%)1,536 (47.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Fort Valley are Office & Administration (467 | 14.3%), and Sales & Related (464 | 14.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Fort Valley

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Fort Valley
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related272 (58.6%)192 (41.4%)
Office & Administration219 (46.9%)248 (53.1%)
Total (Category)491 (52.7%)440 (47.3%)
Total (Overall)1,731 (53.0%)1,536 (47.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Fort Valley are Construction & Extraction (185 | 5.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (177 | 5.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Fort Valley

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Fort Valley
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction185 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair177 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)362 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,731 (53.0%)1,536 (47.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Fort Valley are Production (277 | 8.5%), Material Moving (243 | 7.4%), and Transportation (214 | 6.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Fort Valley

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Fort Valley
OccupationMaleFemale
Production214 (77.3%)63 (22.7%)
Transportation129 (60.3%)85 (39.7%)
Material Moving102 (42.0%)141 (58.0%)
Total (Category)445 (60.6%)289 (39.4%)
Total (Overall)1,731 (53.0%)1,536 (47.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Valley

Employment Industries in Fort Valley

The major employment industries in Fort Valley include Retail Trade (695 | 21.3%), Educational Services (460 | 14.1%), Manufacturing (394 | 12.1%), Accommodation & Food Services (333 | 10.2%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (234 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Fort Valley

Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Valley

The Fort Valley industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (96.2%), and Construction (95.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Fort Valley
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction168 (95.5%)8 (4.5%)
Manufacturing327 (83.0%)67 (17.0%)
Wholesale Trade21 (10.1%)186 (89.9%)
Retail Trade446 (64.2%)249 (35.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing102 (96.2%)4 (3.8%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance32 (36.4%)56 (63.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing7 (29.2%)17 (70.8%)
Professional & Scientific112 (73.2%)41 (26.8%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support61 (51.3%)58 (48.7%)
Educational Services117 (25.4%)343 (74.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)234 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services173 (51.9%)160 (48.0%)
Public Administration130 (76.5%)40 (23.5%)
Total1,731 (53.0%)1,536 (47.0%)

Education in Fort Valley

School Enrollment in Fort Valley

The most common levels of schooling among the 3,174 students in Fort Valley are college / undergraduate (1,895 | 59.7%), middle school (436 | 13.7%), and high school (390 | 12.3%).
School Enrollment in Fort Valley
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool802.5%
Kindergarten772.4%
Elementary School2096.6%
Middle School43613.7%
High School39012.3%
College / Undergraduate1,89559.7%
Graduate / Professional872.7%
Total3,174100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fort Valley

Out of a total of 3,174 students who are enrolled in schools in Fort Valley, 190 (6.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,984 (94.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 81 (8.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 71 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fort Valley
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds53 (94.6%)3 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old288 (96.6%)10 (3.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds474 (96.7%)16 (3.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds214 (98.2%)4 (1.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds873 (91.5%)81 (8.5%)
20 to 24 Year Olds873 (92.6%)70 (7.4%)
25 to 34 Year Olds71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over137 (95.1%)7 (4.9%)
Total2,984 (94.0%)190 (6.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fort Valley

Science & technology (211 | 20.3%), education (192 | 18.5%), literature & languages (185 | 17.8%), business (94 | 9.1%), and bio, nature & agricultural (88 | 8.5%) are the most common fields of study among 1,037 individuals in Fort Valley who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fort Valley
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics70.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural888.5%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology757.2%
Social Sciences292.8%
Engineering333.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology21120.3%
Business949.1%
Education19218.5%
Literature & Languages18517.8%
Liberal Arts & History323.1%
Visual & Performing Arts60.6%
Communications181.7%
Arts & Humanities676.5%
Total1,037100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Fort Valley

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fort Valley

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Fort Valley are males with 2 vehicles (544, accounting for 34.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (268, making up 42.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fort Valley
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle81 (5.1%)136 (10.5%)
1 Vehicle463 (29.1%)557 (43.0%)
2 Vehicles544 (34.2%)268 (20.7%)
3 Vehicles251 (15.8%)215 (16.6%)
4 Vehicles130 (8.2%)75 (5.8%)
5 or more Vehicles123 (7.7%)45 (3.5%)
Total1,592 (100.0%)1,296 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Fort Valley

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Fort Valley are 30 to 34 minutes (704 commuters, 23.3%), 10 to 14 minutes (473 commuters, 15.6%), and 20 to 24 minutes (468 commuters, 15.5%).
Commute Time in Fort Valley
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1063.5%
5 to 9 Minutes44814.8%
10 to 14 Minutes47315.6%
15 to 19 Minutes1163.8%
20 to 24 Minutes46815.5%
25 to 29 Minutes1183.9%
30 to 34 Minutes70423.3%
35 to 39 Minutes812.7%
40 to 44 Minutes1384.6%
45 to 59 Minutes32110.6%
60 to 89 Minutes511.7%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Fort Valley

The most common commute times in Fort Valley are 30 to 34 minutes (403 commuters, 24.0%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (301 commuters, 22.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Fort Valley
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes65 (3.9%)41 (3.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes177 (10.5%)271 (20.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes279 (16.6%)194 (14.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes56 (3.3%)60 (4.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes282 (16.8%)186 (13.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes40 (2.4%)78 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes403 (24.0%)301 (22.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes44 (2.6%)37 (2.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes114 (6.8%)24 (1.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes185 (11.0%)136 (10.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes36 (2.1%)15 (1.1%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fort Valley

The most frequent times of departure to work in Fort Valley are 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (258, 15.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (340, 25.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fort Valley
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM80 (4.8%)41 (3.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM18 (1.1%)2 (0.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM200 (11.9%)99 (7.4%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM77 (4.6%)97 (7.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM96 (5.7%)119 (8.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM124 (7.4%)121 (9.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM215 (12.8%)340 (25.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM124 (7.4%)129 (9.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM140 (8.3%)13 (1.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM71 (4.2%)106 (7.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM66 (3.9%)29 (2.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM11 (0.6%)26 (1.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM201 (12.0%)155 (11.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM258 (15.3%)66 (4.9%)
Total1,681 (100.0%)1,343 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Fort Valley

Occupancy by Ownership in Fort Valley

Of the total 3,118 dwellings in Fort Valley, owner-occupied units account for 1,299 (41.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,819 (58.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Fort Valley
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,29941.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,81958.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,118100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Fort Valley

Occupancy by Household Size in Fort Valley
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,19238.2%
2-Person Household79325.4%
3-Person Household63920.5%
4+ Person Household49415.8%
Total Housing Units3,118100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fort Valley

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fort Valley
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household314 (26.3%)878 (73.7%)
2-Person Household487 (61.4%)306 (38.6%)
3-Person Household278 (43.5%)361 (56.5%)
4+ Person Household220 (44.5%)274 (55.5%)
Total Housing Units1,299 (41.7%)1,819 (58.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fort Valley

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fort Valley
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School288 (39.3%)445 (60.7%)
High School Diploma320 (32.8%)655 (67.2%)
College/Associate Degree286 (34.8%)535 (65.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher405 (68.8%)184 (31.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fort Valley

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fort Valley
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years70122.5%
35 to 44 Years49916.0%
45 to 54 Years33610.8%
55 to 64 Years60019.2%
65 to 74 Years62420.0%
75 to 84 Years2548.2%
85 Years and Over1043.3%
Total3,118100.0%

Housing Finances in Fort Valley

Median Income by Occupancy in Fort Valley

Median Income by Occupancy in Fort Valley
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,299 (41.7%)$74,712
Renter-Occupied1,819 (58.3%)$23,558
Average3,118 (100.0%)$31,807

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fort Valley

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fort Valley
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00047 (3.6%)275 (15.1%)
$5,000 to $9,99981 (6.2%)187 (10.3%)
$10,000 to $14,99940 (3.1%)66 (3.6%)
$15,000 to $19,999117 (9.0%)247 (13.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99915 (1.1%)202 (11.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99936 (2.8%)316 (17.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999104 (8.0%)111 (6.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999214 (16.5%)351 (19.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999138 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999398 (30.6%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more109 (8.4%)64 (3.5%)
Total1,299 (100.0%)1,819 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fort Valley

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fort Valley
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30095 (7.3%)84 (4.6%)
$300 to $499338 (26.0%)217 (11.9%)
$500 to $799368 (28.3%)752 (41.3%)
$800 to $999181 (13.9%)421 (23.1%)
$1,000 to $1,499253 (19.5%)241 (13.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99949 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4996 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9999 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,299 (100.0%)1,819 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Fort Valley

Housing Structures in Fort Valley

Housing Structures in Fort Valley
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,82658.6%
Single Unit, Attached60.2%
2 Unit Apartments37512.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2397.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments35311.3%
10 or more Apartments2728.7%
Mobile Home / Other471.5%
Total3,118100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fort Valley

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fort Valley
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,285 (70.4%)541 (29.6%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)375 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)239 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)353 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)272 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other14 (29.8%)33 (70.2%)
Total1,299 (41.7%)1,819 (58.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fort Valley

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fort Valley
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)159 (8.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms4 (0.3%)295 (16.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms323 (24.9%)983 (54.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms692 (53.3%)225 (12.4%)
8 or more Rooms280 (21.6%)157 (8.6%)
Total1,299 (100.0%)1,819 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fort Valley

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fort Valley
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas783 (60.3%)312 (17.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas27 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity489 (37.6%)1,507 (82.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,299 (100.0%)1,819 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Fort Valley

Household Vehicle Usage in Fort Valley
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle69 (5.3%)405 (22.3%)
1 Vehicle286 (22.0%)1,064 (58.5%)
2 Vehicles533 (41.0%)293 (16.1%)
3 or more Vehicles411 (31.6%)57 (3.1%)
Total1,299 (100.0%)1,819 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Fort Valley

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fort Valley

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units815484
Median Property Value$116,300$97,600
Median Household Income$98,807$48
Monthly Housing Costs$482$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,376$42

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fort Valley

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fort Valley
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000113 (13.9%)17 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $99,999224 (27.5%)239 (49.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999456 (55.9%)207 (42.8%)
$300,000 to $499,99911 (1.3%)21 (4.3%)
$500,000 to $749,99911 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total815 (100.0%)484 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fort Valley

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fort Valley
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00089 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999114 (14.0%)39 (8.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99927 (3.3%)58 (12.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99933 (4.1%)9 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99991 (11.2%)71 (14.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99964 (7.9%)123 (25.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999336 (41.2%)74 (15.3%)
$150,000 or more61 (7.5%)62 (12.8%)
Total815 (100.0%)484 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fort Valley

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fort Valley
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x550 (67.5%)67,847 (14,018.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x95 (11.7%)346 (71.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x11 (1.3%)29 (6.0%)
4.0x or more142 (17.4%)5 (1.0%)
Total815 (100.0%)484 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fort Valley

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fort Valley
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800186 (22.8%)1 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,499280 (34.4%)61 (12.6%)
$800 to $1,499332 (40.7%)156 (32.2%)
Total815 (100.0%)484 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Fort Valley

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Valley

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Valley
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years651 (99.5%)3 (0.5%)
6 to 18 Years1,404 (89.9%)158 (10.1%)
19 to 25 Years1,452 (85.6%)244 (14.4%)
26 to 34 Years751 (71.1%)306 (28.9%)
35 to 44 Years603 (61.2%)383 (38.8%)
45 to 54 Years492 (83.8%)95 (16.2%)
55 to 64 Years904 (91.8%)81 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years810 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older449 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,516 (85.6%)1,270 (14.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fort Valley

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fort Valley
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born651 (99.5%)3 (0.5%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,404 (89.9%)158 (10.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,452 (85.6%)244 (14.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fort Valley

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fort Valley
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,130 (82.0%)468 (18.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,422 (93.4%)101 (6.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,036 (79.9%)260 (20.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999296 (98.0%)6 (2.0%)
$100,000 and over1,280 (80.0%)319 (20.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Valley

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fort Valley
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6530 (81.0%)145 (22.2%)
6 to 18 Years856 (54.8%)652 (41.7%)
19 to 25 Years181 (10.7%)1,271 (74.9%)
25 to 34 Years250 (23.6%)569 (53.8%)
35 to 44 Years227 (23.0%)376 (38.1%)
45 to 54 Years126 (21.5%)386 (65.8%)
55 to 64 Years509 (51.7%)618 (62.7%)
65 to 74 Years810 (100.0%)264 (32.6%)
75 Years and over449 (100.0%)237 (52.8%)
Total3,938 (44.8%)4,518 (51.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fort Valley

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fort Valley
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years60 (12.5%)40 (7.0%)
18 to 34 Years162 (9.6%)157 (9.2%)
35 to 64 Years231 (19.2%)249 (18.4%)
65 to 74 Years220 (43.9%)132 (42.7%)
75 Years and over80 (49.7%)138 (47.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Fort Valley

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Fort Valley: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years8 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years110 (9.1%)7 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years46 (9.2%)14 (4.5%)
75 Years and over34 (21.1%)58 (20.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Fort Valley: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years8 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years39 (2.3%)24 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years26 (2.2%)46 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years65 (13.0%)27 (8.7%)
75 Years and over3 (1.9%)4 (1.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Fort Valley: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years48 (10.0%)17 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years162 (9.6%)133 (7.8%)
35 to 64 Years90 (7.5%)79 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years22 (4.4%)22 (7.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)47 (16.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Fort Valley: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (1.7%)23 (4.0%)
18 to 34 Years15 (0.9%)5 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years102 (8.5%)132 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years133 (26.6%)90 (29.1%)
75 Years and over46 (28.6%)109 (37.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Fort Valley: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years8 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years15 (0.9%)35 (2.1%)
35 to 64 Years44 (3.7%)38 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years4 (0.8%)15 (4.9%)
75 Years and over9 (5.6%)37 (12.9%)

Technology Access in Fort Valley

Computing Device Access in Fort Valley

Computing Device Access in Fort Valley
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,67853.8%
Smartphone2,35875.6%
Tablet1,30841.9%
No Computing Device65921.1%
Total3,118100.0%

Internet Access in Fort Valley

Internet Access in Fort Valley
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,63252.3%
Cellular Data Only37512.0%
Satellite Internet2136.8%
No Internet98431.6%
Total3,118100.0%

Fort Valley Summary

Valley, Georgia is a small city located in Peach County, Georgia. It is part of the Macon Metropolitan Statistical Area and is located approximately 30 miles south of Macon. The city has a population of approximately 9,000 people and is the county seat of Peach County.

History

Valley was founded in 1856 by the Georgia General Assembly as the county seat of Peach County. The city was named after the nearby Fort Valley, which was a military post during the Creek War of 1836. The city was incorporated in 1872 and has remained the county seat ever since.
The city was an important center for the cotton industry in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The city was also home to a number of prominent businesses, including the Valley Manufacturing Company, which was founded in 1887 and produced cotton gins and other agricultural equipment.

Geography

Valley is located in the central part of Peach County, approximately 30 miles south of Macon. The city is situated in the Flint River Valley, which is part of the larger Ocmulgee River Valley. The city is located at an elevation of approximately 500 feet above sea level.
The city has a total area of 4.3 square miles, all of which is land. The city is located in a humid subtropical climate zone and experiences hot, humid summers and mild winters.

Economy

Valley’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to a number of agricultural businesses, including cotton gins, feed mills, and poultry processing plants. The city is also home to a number of manufacturing businesses, including a furniture factory, a plastics factory, and a paper mill.
The city is also home to a number of retail businesses, including a Walmart Supercenter, a Lowe’s Home Improvement store, and a number of restaurants and other small businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Valley had a population of 8,945 people. The racial makeup of the city was 57.3% White, 37.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 4.4% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median household income in Valley was $30,945, and the median family income was $37,917. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 17.2% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Fort Valley?
Total Population of Fort Valley is 8,821.
What is the Total Male Population of Fort Valley?
Total Male Population of Fort Valley is 4,331.
What is the Total Female Population of Fort Valley?
Total Female Population of Fort Valley is 4,490.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Fort Valley?
There are 96.46 Males per 100 Females in Fort Valley.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Fort Valley?
There are 103.67 Females per 100 Males in Fort Valley.
What is the Median Population Age in Fort Valley?
Median Population Age in Fort Valley is 30.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Fort Valley
Average Family Size in Fort Valley is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Fort Valley
Average Household Size in Fort Valley is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Fort Valley?
Per Capita income in Fort Valley is $23,406.
What is the Median Family Income in Fort Valley?
Median Family Income in Fort Valley is $49,643.
What is the Median Household income in Fort Valley?
Median Household Income in Fort Valley is $31,807.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Fort Valley?
Income or Wage Gap in Fort Valley is 50.5%.
Women in Fort Valley earn 49.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Fort Valley?
Family Income Deficit in Fort Valley is $12,600.
Families that are below poverty line in Fort Valley earn $12,600 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Fort Valley?
Inequality or Gini Index in Fort Valley is 0.53.
How Large is the Labor Force in Fort Valley?
There are 3,603 People in the Labor Forcein in Fort Valley.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Fort Valley?
48.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Fort Valley.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Fort Valley?
Unemployment Rate in Fort Valley is 9.4%.